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Red Rocks – JCrew Event – Looks 3 and 4

December 11, 2018 by Cynthia

Red Rocks!! It’s great as the main event or the perfect accent color.

I will be at JCrew New Canaan, CT – TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 12 for a Special Color Style Focus Event: 10:30-2pm/24 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT. I would love to assist you putting together a great look using color or a thoughtful gift!

Be sure to : “Mention Cynthia Hudson and in addition to promotional discounts get another 20% off your purchase of $125 or more and a FREE JCrew tote bag”

Red Rocks as the main event in the first JCrew look here.

I styled it as an outfit which could be worn any cold day, as a really great sport spectator look or heading to cut down the Christmas tree outfit. Layered with a cozy and trendy sherpa toggle coat over a classic wool fair isle sweater with red accessories, curvy toothpick jeans and awesome Nordic boots (love the red laces). Of course, you need your cool sunnies too!

SHOP THE LOOK – below pics of this look.

Sherpa Toggle Coat

Crewneck sweater in vintage fair isle

Curvy toothpick denim

Ribbed beanie with faux-fur pom pom

Glitten glove in cashmere blend

Nordic Boots

Sunglasses (similar)

The following JCrew look started out as a dressy look with the burnout velvet leopard skirt and sequined cable knit sweater with chandelier earrings but then by pairing it with the silver bootie (my own) and camp socks it went much less serious – I love it for a party but also as a unique day look too.

Red Rocks here as the accent color in the sunglasses, the coat and the socks.

SHOP THE LOOK – below photos

A touch of whimsy with the camp socks.

Wear a beret and the look goes French chic!

The sweater has beautiful details – the sequins make it a sweater you can dress up.

Cable-knit sequin sweater

Slip skirt in burnout velvet leopard

Daphne topcoat in Italian boiled wool

Loopy stitch oversized cable-knit scarf

Camp socks

Beret (similar)

Crystal and pearl chandelier earrings

Seaside Round Cateye Sunglasses

Harper continental wallet in metallic Italian leather

Remember RED ROCKS!! Hope to see you tomorrow and thanks for stopping by….Cynthia

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Styling with Color – Look 2

December 10, 2018 by Cynthia

Styling with color is a fun and creative process. I think most people default to typical and quiet combinations. Clearly some colors compliment eachother and others do not – but I dare you to push the envelope and create a bit of surprise with your outfits.

The JCrew outfit here, styled for a casual party or even a meal out, combines a dressier, stiffer, lace fabric in the trouser with a super cozy, soft turtleneck sweater. A more common decision would be to dress up the red lace pant. By combining a stiff fabric with a soft sweater in a warm color, like camel, relaxes the outfit and makes it feel more casual. It also makes the pant more versatile. By pairing with an unexpected combination of accessories like a tartan scarf and leopard print shoes and gloves makes the outfit more interesting.

Try styling with color by pairing combos you would not normally put together and combine a dressier piece with a casual piece – it will open up a whole new wardrobe world!!

Follow my instagram @cynhudstyle for looks and inspiration.

And find details about an upcoming event at JCrew, New Canaan, CT on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

SHOP THE LOOK – see links below photos.

Lace Pant

Turtleneck sweater with side slits in supersoft yarn

Tartan scarf

Italian Calf Hair Touch Leather Tech Gloves

Cabana Reader Sunglasses

Earrings (similar)

Block heel pumps in leopard (similar)

I hope you are going to challenge yourself to try new color combinations? Thanks for stopping by…Cynthia

Filed Under: Accessories, Lookbook, Uncategorized Tagged With: Accessories, camel, cashmere sweaters, Color, Fairfield Personal Stylist, Fall Fashion, Fall Trend, holiday, holiday shopping, jCrew, jewelry, leopard prints, over40style, Personal Stylist, Plaid, Shoes, styleswithcolor, sunglasses, tartan scarfs, Westchester Personal Stylist

Color for Personal Style – Look 1

December 9, 2018 by Cynthia

As a lover of color, I believe it is a useful tool when creating your own personal style and unique looks. Mixing unexpected combinations and using colorful accessories, makes the outfit and most importantly, makes YOU stand out.

I have always loved JCrew, especially for it’s unique point-of-view. Consistently combining and styling color in fresh ways. Which is why I was thrilled to be invited to collaborate with JCrew to host an event in their New Canaan, CT store with a focus on “Color Styling”.

The event is at JCrew:

Wednesday, December 12/10:30-2:00/ 24 Elm Street/ New Canaan, CT

Please come see me at the event! I’ll be there offering my help, tips and styling advice. Enjoy the discounts and if you mention my name, Cynthia Hudson, receive a cute, JCrew tote bag.

Follow my instagram @cynhudstyle – I’ll be posting all my JCrew looks this week!!!

Here is one of four looks I put together (more to come – check back). This is a Chic Day Look – I love the combination of white, chartreuse and grey with the added pop of burgundy accessories to elevate the outfit. And, metallics always add elegance and are a basic, so the gold bootie works well with this look. Style Tip: Wear a lip color that matches a color you are wearing. Chose a burgundy lip color to pick up the burgundy accessories. (If I am not wearing a color appropriate for the lip, I would choose to enhance my eye color and wear a nude lip. For instance, a deep grey eye shadow, to match the cape, with a lip gloss or a nude/beige.)

SHOP THE LOOK – links below photos.

Burgundy gloves and burgundy snake skin print – luxe accessories add elegance.

Gold boots (metallic shoe) add lustre and tie the metals and embellishments together.

Jeweled embellished Fair Isle crewneck sweater

9″ high rise toothpick jean in white

Faux shearling poncho

Harper mini satchel in snake embossed leather

Cashmere-lined leather tech gloves

Ribbed beanie with faux-fur pom pom

Pave hoop earrings

Sadie ankle boot in metallic gold

Bring more color into your wardrobe! Hope to see you at the event and thanks for stopping by….Cynthia

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Dressing up Distressed Jeans

January 29, 2016 by Cynthia

It is nearly February but Happy New Year!!

After a long hiatus due to troublesome computer/blog glitches, I am back!! To those that follow my blog and have asked about when my next post will be, my sincerest apologies. Since early December, I have had technical problems with my blog. I have spoken to numerous experts who have offered numerous differing opinions. But, I finally found the right, trustworthy help and it seems the blog is sorted and working properly!! Thank you for your patience!

My last post was showing distressed jeans in a casual but put together outfit. This post is using the same jeans (and top) but dressing them up. By adding a long vest with a removeable fur collar (fur attached), animal print stacked heels and a clutch, the outfit is suddenly dressed up. This is an outfit that could be worn out to dinner, to a casual dinner party, a ladies night or perhaps a trip into the city.

Zara Black waistcoast with removeable faux fur collar

Gap Easy Straight Ripped Jeans

Wolford Fitted Mock Turtleneck (similar)

J. Crew Leopard calf hair stacked heel pump (similar style) (similar pattern)

L.K. Bennett Laura Saffiano Clutch Bag

Gucci Sunglasses

All photos by Carola Muis

Thanks again for your patience and for stopping by…Cynthia

Filed Under: Accessories, Lookbook, Shoes, Shop, Uncategorized Tagged With: distressed jeans, Gap jeans, Gucci sunglasses, heels, jCrew, L.K. Bennett, ripped jeans, stacked heels

Style a Summer Dress for Fall

August 17, 2015 by Cynthia

Early Fall days in New York, and many parts of the country, begin chilly and end chilly but can get quite warm during mid-day. While an Indian summer is wonderful, I am itching to start wearing my favorite Fall pieces by the end of September. Until those leaves start to change color and cool Fall days arrive, style a summer dress for Fall by simply wearing an ankle boot!

When the Fall temperatures finally arrive add a jean jacket or cardigan sweater, layer a long-sleeved t-shirt or turtleneck under the dress, tie a scarf or hanky around your neck and add opaque tights. Of course, adding a great pair of sunglasses always finishes off a look in any season!

Gap V-neck fit n flare dress

Vince Camuto Cider-Western Bootie

JCrew Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses

JCrew Soft Henley Dress

Vince Camuto Simlee-Double Buckle Block Heel Bootie

JCrew Super Gals Caos sunglasses

Joe Fresh Linen Tee Dress

Vince Camuto Harlin Tassle Stacked Heel Bootie

JCrew Super retro sunglasses with clear frame

By mixing summer pieces with cool weather pieces and wearing an ankle boot, you stretch your wardrobe, have an outfit that can accommodate the varying temperatures of the day and elevate your style!

Will you style a summer dress for Fall?

Keep an eye out next week for the beginning of a series on Fall Trends. Thanks for stopping by…Cynthia

Filed Under: Accessories, Shoes, Shop, Uncategorized Tagged With: ankle boots, Gap dresses, How to style a summer dress for Fall, jCrew, Joe Fresh, Over 40 Style, Ray Ban sunglasses, Super Gals sunglasses, Vince Camuto

White Dress – Look Cool, Classic, Comfortable

August 8, 2015 by Cynthia

So, this is what I mean by looking “cool”! I’ve been checking out some of the Fall clothes in store, however, I am still focused on Summer and dressing for the hot and often humid weather in New York. For me, summer dressing = comfortable dressing! I enjoy wearing clothes that make me look like I feel cool and comfortable (even if I am not). The Gap Dobby Fit & Flare white dress is perfect for those reasons – easy, comfortable and cool! Moreover, it can be worn with flip flops to shoes like my JCrew Seville espadrille wedges.

Sunglasses are by Gucci

Lipstick color is my go-to summer red – Portofino Red by Laura Mercier

In the summer I also like to keep accessories at a minimum and in this case modern – simple silver studs by Michael Kors and a silver cuff with mother of pearl.

Nail color is by Essie in Clambake.

Handbag is the Ann Taylor Mini Pebbled Signature Tote – perfect small-sized tote.

Are you looking cool and comfortable in a white dress this summer?!

All photos are by Carola Muis – carola@carolamuis.com

Filed Under: Lookbook, Shop Tagged With: Ann Taylor, Essie Nails, Gap, Gucci sunglasses, jCrew, Laura Mercier, Michael Kors, Over 40 Fashion, Over 40 Style, Shoes, Summer dresses, White dress

Modern Metal Cuff Bracelets

July 31, 2015 by Cynthia

Minimal and Modern Metal Cuff Bracelets are great statement accessories! They add a finishing touch that complete yet and will not overwhelm you or your outfit.

Add a Modern Metal Cuff Bracelet to your costume jewelry collection.